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Title: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-27 20:11:12: (http://cdn3-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/kubo-and-the-two-strings/kubo.jpg)

"Young Kubo's (Art Parkinson) peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known."

Laika's newest movie, Kubo and the Two Strings, is their fourth stop motion movie. It takes place in feudal Japan and focuses on the adventure of the titular character Kubo. As per usual with Laika, it's pretty dark but has good helpings of comedy to balance it out. Oh and George Takei is in it.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-08-28 01:28:36: I just learned about this studio. They do everything in Portland, Oregon, and it is amazing all the props and set pieces they make. The dude who owns this studio is the guy who created Nike, which is also from Oregon. Phil Knight. His son directed this film.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-28 03:31:25: One prop they use in this movie is the biggest stop motion prop used ever. Won't spoil what it is, but it's awesome. This movie is just Visuel effects of awesome.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Kyrl on 2016-08-28 11:18:49: I think I'm seeing this on the upcoming weekend? Not sure, I'm visiting friends and they want to see something and this sounds like it.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-08-28 14:18:35: Quote from: Smiles2us on 2016-08-28 01:28:36
I just learned about this studio. They do everything in Portland, Oregon, and it is amazing all the props and set pieces they make. The dude who owns this studio is the guy who created Nike, which is also from Oregon. Phil Knight. His son directed this film.

I didn't know that. That is pretty cool. Had no idea Nike like... owned these guys either, thats interesting.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:00:31: I do wanna see this. :) I just learned that Kubo was a boy though. lol! I thought he was a girl this whole time.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-29 22:01:51: Quote from: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:00:31
I just learned that Kubo was a boy though. lol! I thought he was a girl this whole time.

You goof. ::) :P ;D

Okay... I will admit I thought that too. I just learned Kubo was a girl because you said that. :-[

I guess I should have figured that with the masculine 'o' being used, but still, Kubo doesn't sound like a female name to me.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:02:12: Well it apparently is a male name. So we both learned something you dope. ;)
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-29 22:04:55: My boyfriend also thought Kubo was a girl. I really don't know how. Doesn't his voice sound boyish? And in the trailers don't they have a clip of the mom saying he was handsome just like his father lol. I mean, I guess the long hair can throw you off? But yeah, it gives me a chuckle.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-29 22:06:10: I think a large portion of the population thing Kubo is a girl. People will go to the theater and be shocked when they learn he is a boy. ;) That's my guess.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:07:25: I really want to see this film, based on some reviews, it sounds like this film is a breath of fresh air, and has a good moral story to it.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-08-29 22:07:51: Wait... KUBO IS A BOY? You're kidding right?
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:08:05: SEE! Kubo is a boy! ;)
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-29 22:09:41: Really, you too, Rainy? :D Oh my gosh! Who's next, Kyrl?
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-29 22:12:45: How do people think Kubo is a girl?? Just cuz he has longish hair? Is it the hair? What about his design screams girl? I'm like really genuinely curious??
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-08-29 22:15:47: I was joking. ;)

But I think it's simply because in most of the promo's we mainly see this monkey and some big samurai guy. We rarely see Kubo and he is mostly masked and covered up by armor or something.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:16:26: He doesn't sound like a boy in the promo's and he's hard to see. Very forgettable since all I remember is the monkey and the armor big guy.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-29 22:17:49: I think it is his hair, his facial structure, and his dress attire. He sort of looks like a girl.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-29 22:19:12: Really? I always thought he was a boy. To me he sounded like a boy. And yeah, they advertise Monkey a lot (for good reason though, she's an important character). And yeah, he rarely talks in the promos. So I guess that's why? But why assume girl if you don't see him because he's covered in armor?

But it's feudal Japan. They wear robes. I guess people don't know it takes place in feudal Japan?
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-29 22:20:34: I knew it was Japan. I just thought he was a girl. ;)
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-29 22:23:42: My mind is just so blown lol.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-08-29 22:28:29: Well so far, just two people thought Kubo was a girl, ;)
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-08-29 22:30:30: Kubo has the highest ratings so far of any of their films, so lets help it rakes in the money for them.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-08-29 22:31:11: Woohoo! It definitely deserves it. I'd gush more about the movie but spoilers. So much spoilers.
Title: Re: Kubo And The Two Strings
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-08-29 22:32:42: Yeah, I'm impressed they do what they do with only $60m spent on every film. That is very low for an animated feature.